ICD-9 (847.2) and ICD-10 (S33.5XXA) codes are used for Back injuries (Lumbar Sprain) coding and billing to health insurances in medical documentation.

One of the most common health problem prevailing in the United States, today is the lumbar sprain. This can be further explained as lumbar muscle strain or lower back muscle pain. Lumbar muscle strain is caused due to the stretching of the muscles or tendons at the lower back. The billable reimbursement code of this lumbar sprain ailment is the lumbar sprain ICD-9 847.2.

Our back is made of bones, muscles, and different tissues stretching out from our neck to the pelvis. Back Sprains and strains can come about because of sports or physical injuries at work, home anywhere else. Back injuries are also caused by sudden shocks such as wrong posture, jumps, falling and accidents. The most common area to suffer from such injuries is lower back hit by the body weight.

Back Sprain is a stretched or torn ligament. Ligaments are tissues that connect bones at a joint. Falling, twisting or getting hit can all cause a sprain. Ankle and wrist sprains are common. A strain is a stretched or torn muscle or tendon. Tendons are tissues that connect muscle to bone. Twisting or pulling these tissues can cause a strain. Strains can happen suddenly or develop over time. Back and hamstring muscle strains are common. Many people get strains playing sports. Symptoms include pain, muscle spasms, swelling, and trouble moving the muscle.

Back Injury can cause pain, limit your movement and make you unable to work. Back injuries are categorized into the following major types, medically:

Sprains and strains

Herniated disks

Fractured vertebrae

Back Injuries (Lumbar Strains) causes Lumbar or lower back muscle and spinal strains are the most common reasons for low back pain and sprains. The back is disposed to strains because of its weight-bearing task and participation in moving, bending and flexibility.

Back Injury Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and being unable to move your joint. You might feel a pop or tear when the injury happens.

Back injury treatments vary but might include medicines, icing, bed rest, physical therapy, or surgery. You might be able to prevent some back injuries by maintaining a healthy weight, lifting objects with your legs, and using lower-back support when you sit.

At first, treatment of both sprains and strains usually involves resting the injured area, icing it, wearing a bandage or device that compresses the area, and medicines. Later treatment might include exercise and physical therapy, use of back support and surgery.

847.2 ICD-9 & 10 Dx Sprain Lumbar Region Code for Chiropractor

Let's look at ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes used for diagnosis of sprain lumbar region:

847.2 ICD-9 Dx Sprain Lumbar Region Code for Chiropractor

ICD-9 Code series 840-848 cover sprains and strains of joints, adjacent muscles and other unspecified parts of back. ICD-9 847.2 code is used for sprain lumbar region (sprain of lumbar).

S33.5XXA - Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, initial encounter

As of today, around 40 million people in the United States are suffering from the lumbar sprain. It brings ICD-9 Code 847.2 on preventive health care radar. Below are some useful tips to help you avoid having low back strain:

If you experience any pain in lower back during any physical activity stop immediately and try to do something else for a while.

If you experience any pain in lower back within a day or two of increasing your workout, reduce the workout for the next few days. Exercising a lot also causes lower back muscles to injure itself.

Exercise regularly for fitness and health.

Do back stretches and regular stretches every day for overall fitness and to avoid lower back pain.

Do not sleep turned back that is in your stomach always sleep on your back as it is better for your back.

When picking up something always bend with knees and not with waist alone.

Try to stay in shape and do not be overweight.

Improve your posture and do not slouch. Always stand and sit straight.

If you already have suffered from lumbar strain constantly keep you're a watch on your back pain. At any increase or modification on pain consult an expert immediately.